EPISODE · Nov 24, 2025 · 14 MIN
24th November 2013: The Race That Closed An Era
from Chequered Past · host Martin Elliot
On this day, we revisit the 2013 Brazilian Grand Prix — a finale without championship tension, yet rich with meaning. It marked the end of Sebastian Vettel’s record-breaking dominance, the final Formula 1 appearance of Mark Webber, and the last roar of the V8 era before the hybrid revolution transformed the sport forever.We also celebrate the birthday of Norbert Haug, whose journey from racing driver to Mercedes’ motorsport chief helped shape the modern Silver Arrows dynasty.Finally, we look back at 24 November 2005, the last day Minardi ran as an independent team — a quiet farewell for one of F1’s most cherished underdogs.A day of endings, transitions and legacies: this was truly the race before everything changed.Send us Fan MailMusic by #Mubert Music Rendering
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On this day, we revisit the 2013 Brazilian Grand Prix — a finale without championship tension, yet rich with meaning. It marked the end of Sebastian Vettel’s record-breaking dominance, the final Formula 1 appearance of Mark Webber, and the last roar of the V8 era before the hybrid revolution transformed the sport forever. We also celebrate the birthday of Norbert Haug, whose journey from racing driver to Mercedes’ motorsport chief helped shape the modern Silver Arrows dynasty. Finally, we loo...
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